Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Al Stone (C), who portrays General Robert E. Lee, talks to Confederate infantry re-enactors Sue Milewski (R) and Robert Mergel (L) during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Al Stone (C), who portrays General Robert E. Lee, talks to Confederate infantry re-enactors Sue Milewski (R) and Robert Mergel (L) during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Confederate infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Confederate infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Confederate infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Confederate infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Union infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Union infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Confederate infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Confederate infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Union infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Union infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Union infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Union infantry re-enactors participate in the Battle of Bloody Lane during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Confederate infantry re-enactors eat supper at their camp during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Confederate infantry re-enactors eat supper at their camp during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Union infantry re-enactors rest at their camp during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Union infantry re-enactors rest at their camp during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Re-enactors dressed as Confederate soldiers fire a cannon during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-enactors dressed as Confederate soldiers fire a cannon during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Re-Enactments Commemorate 150th Anniversary Of Civil War Battle Of Antietam

Alex Wong

Spectators listen to the national anthem during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Spectators listen to the national anthem during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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Al Stone , who portrays General Robert E. Lee, talks to Confederate... NyhetsfotoEvenemang,Historiskt återskapande,Horisontell,Infanteri,Maryland - Delstat,Mänskligt intresse,Prata,Robert E. Lee,Sharpsburg,Sydstatsarmén,USA,Årsdag,ÖverkroppsbildPhotographer Alex WongCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesSHARPSBURG, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Al Stone (C), who portrays General Robert E. Lee, talks to Confederate infantry re-enactors Sue Milewski (R) and Robert Mergel (L) during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. The Battle of Antietam was fought on September 17, 1862 and was the bloodiest battle in American history with more than 23,000 men killed, wounded, and missing in one single day. It marked the end of General Robert E. Lee's first invasion of the North and led to Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)